Patient Care Tech I — Day Shift, Full-Time

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to support nursing staff in daily patient care and comfort tasks in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, and helping with linens and meal services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, no mandatory experience, and is prepared to obtain BLS and CPI certifications within the stated timelines after hire. This is a full-time day shift position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required; acute care experience preferred.
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) required; ARC users must obtain AHA within 60 days.
• CPI Certification required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Preferred clerical or customer service experience and HUC training/experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to operate computer-driven patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care and comfort.
• Take vital signs and help with personal hygiene.
• Change bed linens and handle meals and nourishment.
• Prepare, sterilize, store, and supply patient care items.

Skills

Computer literacy for patient care

HUC training/experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to support nursing staff in daily patient care and comfort tasks in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, and helping with linens and meal services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, no mandatory experience, and is prepared to obtain BLS and CPI certifications within the stated timelines after hire. This is a full-time day shift position.